6/20/22 Build Week Group

[Dadsquatch]

I just did the automated tracking with UP, and it said:

Loaded: Origin Ramp - California

Weird.

The order I’m tracking to AZ said it was in Gateway, IL and has been transferred to UP. Both CSX and UP tracking basically said the same thing.

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[49faith]

What was your quote for PPF? I’m trying to decide between PPF and ceramic coating.

My wife's car goes in this Friday for a "partial front" (18-22" up the hood, the side fenders that line up with how much they put on the hood, mirrors, headlights and the bumper) and it was $850 minus 10% for a sale they're running for August. I asked about the Bronco when it comes in and was quoted $600 for a partial front because they don't do the metal bumper or mirrors since they're unpainted. Add another $1000 for the "full front" that is the entire hood and entire front fenders instead.

I'm thinking about doing the partial front AND ceramic ($550 for the ceramic) on top of it. I would opt in for the full PPF but it's 5k.

 

[Hordak]

My wife's car goes in this Friday for a "partial front" (18-22" up the hood, the side fenders that line up with how much they put on the hood, mirrors, headlights and the bumper) and it was $850 minus 10% for a sale they're running for August. I asked about the Bronco when it comes in and was quoted $600 for a partial front because they don't do the metal bumper or mirrors since they're unpainted. Add another $1000 for the "full front" that is the entire hood and entire front fenders instead.

I'm thinking about doing the partial front AND ceramic ($550 for the ceramic) on top of it. I would opt in for the full PPF but it's 5k.

Who are you having do it? I would opt for the full PPF but, yeah, $5k is about the norm. With all of the rocks we have here in AZ I need to do something.

 

[49faith]

Who are you having do it? I would opt for the full PPF but, yeah, $5k is about the norm. With all of the rocks we have here in AZ I need to do something.

ogmotorwerks.com - Detail shop out in East Mesa. It was the best quote of the shops I asked. I was also going to ask if they could do my graphics at the same time, but I didn't get that quoted. Mine is just a side stripe though so I think I could do it at the end of the day. I'll let you know if I like the work when I get my wife's car back.

 

[Hordak]

ogmotorwerks.com - Detail shop out in East Mesa. It was the best quote of the shops I asked. I was also going to ask if they could do my graphics at the same time, but I didn't get that quoted. Mine is just a side stripe though so I think I could do it at the end of the day. I'll let you know if I like the work when I get my wife's car back.

Perfect. Thanks!!

 

[FishKzor]

@Hordak I see you've got an OBX. Any interest in trading your grill for my Badlands (if you have a front-facing camera)?

 

[cecrc881]

I did full PPF and ceramic coating for added protection, slickness, and ease during washing. Additionally, and probably as important, I ceramic tinted all my interior windows including the tinted back windows and front windshield, although I did clear on the front. For those of us who live in the south where 100 degrees is the norm, it makes a huge difference in the interior temperature and in how quickly it cools when you crank up the A/C. It also blocks UV rays that don't get blocked with normal tint including the dark factory tint on back windows and hard top. For those who are wondering, this cost me about 8K. Well worth the money for me because I want my Bronco to look good when I park it next to the Range Rover at the Mall or Starbucks parking lot.

 

[49faith]

I did full PPF and ceramic coating for added protection, slickness, and ease during washing. Additionally, and probably as important, I ceramic tinted all my interior windows including the tinted back windows and front windshield, although I did clear on the front. For those of us who live in the south where 100 degrees is the norm, it makes a huge difference in the interior temperature and in how quickly it cools when you crank up the A/C. It also blocks UV rays that don't get blocked with normal tint including the dark factory tint on back windows and hard top. For those who are wondering, this cost me about 8K. Well worth the money for me because I want my Bronco to look good when I park it next to the Range Rover at the Mall or Starbucks parking lot.

I could be talked into the full PPF if i was going to keep it 8+ years but that's not likely. I'd like to move up into a 7th gen EV or Hybrid if that's a thing and constraints, limitations or ordering time aren't an issue in the future. I totally get your thinking though so I'll do the front end to protect from rock chips and then ceramic for the hardness and ease of washing.

 

[dhut2022]

Start them young! My 8 year old getting in there helping remove the crash bars in preparation for wheel and tire upgrade!

What size socket do you use to remove those/loosen the front bumper?

 

[Hordak]

@Hordak I see you've got an OBX. Any interest in trading your grill for my Badlands (if you have a front-facing camera)?

I do have a front-facing camera but I’m going to stick with my OBX grill. Good luck.

 

[cecrc881]

I could be talked into the full PPF if i was going to keep it 8+ years but that's not likely. I'd like to move up into a 7th gen EV or Hybrid if that's a thing and constraints, limitations or ordering time aren't an issue in the future. I totally get your thinking though so I'll do the front end to protect from rock chips and then ceramic for the hardness and ease of washing.

I’m probably keeping it until I can no longer drive then give it to my 1st grandchild when I finally get one which is why I put in the investment. It’s my early retirement gift for myself so I splurged and I tend to keep my vehicles for a very long time.

 

[Hordak]

I’m probably keeping it until I can no longer drive then give it to my 1st grandchild when I finally get one which is why I put in the investment. It’s my early retirement gift for myself so I splurged and I tend to keep my vehicles for a very long time.

That’s awesome. Congrats! I’d do it all if I could. So now it’s just deciding what will give the best coverage for the best price.

 

[49faith]

I’m probably keeping it until I can no longer drive then give it to my 1st grandchild when I finally get one which is why I put in the investment. It’s my early retirement gift for myself so I splurged and I tend to keep my vehicles for a very long time.

That's what I would do in your shoes then. Enjoy the trails in retirement!

 

[Jett_McCrazy]

What size socket do you use to remove those/loosen the front bumper?

If I remember correctly it was a 15mm…

 

[WMB]

Bronco was received at junction point (UP railroad) in Dolton, IL. New eta is between 22-28 of this month.

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